Yarns / Baa Ram Ewe / Winterburn Aran
Winterburn Aran
A worsted yarn, 50% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 25% Ecru Masham Wool & 25% Dark Brown Masham Wool, 185 yd (169 m) per 100 g ball.
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Baa Ram Ewe · Buy at Wool and Company
| Weight | Worsted, 4 (Medium) |
|---|---|
| Length per ball | 185 yd · 169 m |
| Ball weight | 100 g |
| Length per 100 g | 185 yd · 169 m |
| Fiber | 50% Bluefaced Leicester Wool, 25% Ecru Masham Wool & 25% Dark Brown Masham Wool |
| Gauge | 4–5 stitches per inch on 4.5–5 mm (US 7–8) needles |
| Source | woolandcompany.com |
Use instead
Your pattern uses 10 balls of Winterburn Aran.
Same weight and fiber family, and close in length per 100 g. Closest first.
Same length: 1,850 yd. The 12 closest of 80. Buy one extra ball to be safe.
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